[Hiring] Former Athlete Benefits Representative @Burton Region - Aflac

Role Description

Bring Your Athlete Mindset to a New Kind of Opportunity with the Burton Region - Aflac:

• Are you competitive, team-driven, and motivated by growth? If you come from an athletic background, you may already have the mindset that aligns well with a career in insurance and business development.

Why Athletes Often Feel Aligned in This Type of Role:

• Team-Oriented Environment: Working alongside a supportive team and collaborating toward shared goals can feel familiar for those who thrive in group dynamics.
• Resilience & Mental Toughness: Navigating challenges, staying consistent, and pushing forward are qualities often developed through athletics and can translate into professional growth.
• Goal-Driven Approach: Setting, tracking, and working toward goals is a core part of both athletics and building a business.
• Discipline & Time Management: Balancing priorities, staying organized, and maintaining consistency are key habits that can carry over into a flexible, self-managed career path.
• Competitive Energy: A natural drive to improve and challenge yourself can help create momentum in a performance-based environment.

Our office is located at:

4198 Cox Road, Suite 113 Glen Allen, VA 23060

Meet Our Regional Sales Coordinator, Joshua Burton:

• Joshua Burton has been with Aflac for 20 years.
• Prior to joining Aflac, he served in the United States Navy as a Cryptologic Technician Collections, where he developed a strong foundation in discipline, leadership, and analytical thinking that has carried into his professional career.
• Outside of business, Joshua is deeply family-focused. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their two grown sons and grandson, making family time a top priority.
• Now that they are empty nesters, they also enjoy traveling together and exploring new places whenever they can.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain and grow existing client relationships while generating new opportunities through referrals, networking, and prospecting.
• Conduct both virtual and on-site presentations with employers to showcase the value of Aflac, educate employees on available benefits packages, and support enrollment needs.
• Provide ongoing enrollment, claims, and service support, while staying engaged through team meetings and training.

Qualifications

• Life/Health insurance license (or the willingness to quickly obtain) is required.
• Proven industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven mindset.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• This is not a salaried position. Aflac agents earn commissions, bonuses, residual income, and stock.
• Aflac agents are independent agents and are not Aflac employees.
• The content within is for recruiting purposes only. This information is not approved to distribute to prospective insureds, to prospective accounts, or to use as a solicitation.
• Aflac’s family of insurers includes Aflac and/or Aflac New York, and/or Continental American Insurance Company and/or Continental American Life Insurance Company.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance.
• Company parties.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training & development.
• Competitive compensation package with additional bonus opportunities.
• Exciting incentive programs.
• Generous stock bonus plan.
• Flexible, modern work environment that’s both positive and supportive.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of products to help you deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Committed to your growth, offering on-demand training, professional development, and clear career advancement opportunities.
• Personal satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in your community.
• Truly flexible schedule.
• Flexible work from home options available.